Dr. James Howard Newcomb M.D.
Family Practitioner
2750 Gause Blvd E Slidell LA, 70461Rating
4/5
About
Dr. James Newcomb is a family practitioner practicing in Slidell, LA. Dr. Newcomb specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Newcomb possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1984
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Failure
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 2750 Gause Blvd E
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OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHSHORE, L L Cl
100 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SLIDELL LA 70461SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
1001 GAUSE BLVD SLIDELL LA 70458